Trump’s latest tariff reversal offers fresh evidence: He’s bad for business

Those who saw Donald Trump as the "pro-business" candidate in the 2024 race had it backwards. Take his latest tariff whiplash, for example.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump's latest tariff reversal offers fresh evidence: He's bad for business Trump's latest tariff reversal offers fresh evidence: He's bad for business Those who saw Donald Trump as the "pro-business" candidate in the 2024 race had it backwards. Take his latest tariff whiplash, for example. MORE Trump finds yet another corrupt ally to reward with a pardon, adding to scandalous list Donald Trump's latest pardons leaves little doubt: The White House's political allies can and will be rewarded with get-out-of-jail free cards. MORE Trump finds yet another corrupt ally to reward with a pardon, adding to scandalous list Donald Trump's latest pardons leaves little doubt: The White House's political allies can and will be rewarded with get-out-of-jail free cards. MORE Leaked audio suggests Trump's new Social Security chief had to Google his own job The apparent fact that the new Social Security commissioner, up until recently, had no idea what his job entailed does not inspire confidence. MORE Leaked audio suggests Trump's new Social Security chief had to Google his own job The apparent fact that the new Social Security commissioner, up until recently, had no idea what his job entailed does not inspire confidence. MORE Judges reportedly eye new security measures as Trump's rhetorical attacks get worse As Donald Trump condemns unnamed judges as "monsters who want our country to go to hell," there's growing talk of systemic security reforms for the courts. MORE Judges reportedly eye new security measures as Trump's rhetorical attacks get worse As Donald Trump condemns unnamed judges as "monsters who want our country to go to hell," there's growing talk of systemic security reforms for the courts. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Facing criticism from the right, the FBI's Dan Bongino revives Biden-era cases Comey waves off bullying by Trump; mocks Patel for struggling with 'reality-based world' As Putin's Russia brutally hammers Ukraine, Trump confronts put-up-or-shut-up test Why are Republicans refusing to budge on the Jan. 6 plaque honoring law enforcement? Why Trump's new tariff threat against Apple is likely to fail 'Enough to make you crazy': Social Security chatbot talks in circles; DOGE further degrades service Why Donald Trump's tariffs on Europe will backfire for American manufacturing Why Trump's radical offensive against Harvard won't affect just the university   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER